The Franklin Hotel in Deadwood, SD, is considered a haunted location with reports of various paranormal activities, including the ghostly manifestation of its original founder, Seth Bullock. Visitors and staff have reportedly observed ghostly figures, and paranormal activity is said to increase when staff members are idle. The hotel operates as a hotel and casino and is known for these reported hauntings. The most prominent reported entity is the ghost of Seth Bullock, the hotel's founder. Some individuals have reported seeing the tall, ghostly figure of Bullock in different parts of the hotel, such as the restaurant and the basement. Bullock's spirit is said to react to the staff, with paranormal events increasing when staff members are standing around idle, whistling, or humming. Despite these claims, the Franklin Hotel remains an active business, operating as both a hotel and a casino.